Occupational therapists help patients across the lifespan perform everyday occupations of life, regardless of age, ability, or disability. They help patients develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working by increasing independence and participation by the patient in the patient’s own life. This is my calling.
Occupational Therapists deal with the whole person; because of this I understand that our profession can be difficult and messy at times. Patients will come to us under many circumstances. This means that we will deal with bodily fluids associated with toileting, wound care from injuries or surgeries, and post surgical vomiting. We must be able to take care of these demands compassionately while maintaining …show more content…
I have worked hard to retain knowledge and maintain high grades in my Pre-Occupational Therapy undergraduate courses as they relate to my Bachelor of Health Science degree. My life experience and work have also prepared me because I have spent my 14-year career in after-life esthetic services, and currently at Lifebanc, successfully working with people from all walks of life with all types of personalities, idiosyncrasies, and personal struggles. I have applied my life-long gift of creativity to think outside of the box to come up with solutions to solve sometimes complex problems. I will use the solid foundation of the Science’s that I have acquired and combine it with my personal artistic approach to give knowledgeable and quality care to all of my prospective patients.
I look forward to gaining knowledge in all specialties of the field of Occupational Therapy during the continuation of my studies. At the time that I complete my Master of Occupational Therapy Degree I would ultimately like to work with our Veterans. When the time comes that I have gained adequate experience in my field, I would like to continue my education by pursuing a Post-Professional Doctorate Occupational Therapy Degree to acquire the knowledge necessary to become a practitioner-scholar to be an active participant in developing new beneficial practices and refining current practices through research to enrich the quality of life for the men and women that have served our
Occupational Therapists deal with the whole person; because of this I understand that our profession can be difficult and messy at times. Patients will come to us under many circumstances. This means that we will deal with bodily fluids associated with toileting, wound care from injuries or surgeries, and post surgical vomiting. We must be able to take care of these demands compassionately while maintaining …show more content…
I have worked hard to retain knowledge and maintain high grades in my Pre-Occupational Therapy undergraduate courses as they relate to my Bachelor of Health Science degree. My life experience and work have also prepared me because I have spent my 14-year career in after-life esthetic services, and currently at Lifebanc, successfully working with people from all walks of life with all types of personalities, idiosyncrasies, and personal struggles. I have applied my life-long gift of creativity to think outside of the box to come up with solutions to solve sometimes complex problems. I will use the solid foundation of the Science’s that I have acquired and combine it with my personal artistic approach to give knowledgeable and quality care to all of my prospective patients.
I look forward to gaining knowledge in all specialties of the field of Occupational Therapy during the continuation of my studies. At the time that I complete my Master of Occupational Therapy Degree I would ultimately like to work with our Veterans. When the time comes that I have gained adequate experience in my field, I would like to continue my education by pursuing a Post-Professional Doctorate Occupational Therapy Degree to acquire the knowledge necessary to become a practitioner-scholar to be an active participant in developing new beneficial practices and refining current practices through research to enrich the quality of life for the men and women that have served our